Hexagrama 53 de 64
O Desenvolvimento
漸 · Jiàn
Xun (Wind) · Gen (Mountain)
O Julgamento
Kien sugere-nos o casamento de uma jovem dama, e a boa fortuna (que o acompanha). Será vantajoso ser firme e correto.
As seis linhas
Linha 1
The first SIX, divided, shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances) will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.
Linha 2
The second SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.
Linha 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows them gradually advanced to the dry plains. (It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return, and of a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child. There will be evil. (The case symbolised) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.
Linha 4
The fourth SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the trees. They may light on the flat branches. There will be no error.
Linha 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the high mound. (It suggests the idea of) a wife who for three years does not become pregnant; but in the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune.
Linha 6
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond). Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune.
Temas centrais
- progresso gradual
- paciência
- ordem correta
- parceria
Texto clássico: a tradução de James Legge (1882, domínio público), apresentada em inglês. As traduções estão a caminho.